High School Age

Independence and adulthood are fast approaching, and an Outward Bound Wilderness course can serve as a solid cornerstone as you build towards the future. Get to know yourself and your strengths as meet the challenges of wilderness travel. See remote and beautiful wilderness areas and learn about the great outdoors through hands-on activities – no books or homework here. Feel the excitement as you summit a peak, run a rapid, carve fresh tracks in powder snow, or take the rudder and sail the open sea.

Youth Ventures 14-16 — Join other teens in outdoor adventure. You'll be rewarded with a new sense of confidence in yourself, communication skills that work, and the wisdom of knowing you can accomplish anything you set your heart and mind to.

Teen 16-18 — Quench your thirst for adventure, beyond your high school and the familiar streets of your hometown. Choose from our largest selection of courses offered for 16-18 year olds all across the US and beyond. Whether you want to scale a mountain peak or tackle the next raging rapid, you will learn the tools to get you there at Outward Bound. Escape the demands of high school and join us for an incredible journey you will not forget.

Semester Courses — From 7 to 12 weeks long, semesters are a series of multi-week expeditions in some of the world’s most amazing places. Boasting international locations and in-depth wilderness skills, semesters offer a broad-based curriculum including ecology, natural and human history, risk management, leadership and decision-making. College credit is available. Click here to go to the semester page.

Scholarships — Scholarships are available for a huge selecion of Outward Bound Wilderness courses. Scholarships are generally 20% to 50% of course tuition and are most often awarded to younger students attending our longer courses. However, scholarship money is made available according to need on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to go to the scholarship page.

Academic Credit — Hundreds of colleges and high schools have granted academic credit for Outward Bound expeditions in our 40+ years of operation. You can receive academic credit through one of our partner colleges, or we would be happy to help you work with your academic advisor to set up an independent study project at your school. Click here to go to the academic credit page.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What is the food like? Can you cater to specific dietary needs?
A: The menu is a combination of fresh and dried foods and consists mainly of packaged dry foods. The menu is supplemented with some fresh vegetables, spices, cheese, and a small amount of canned meat (tuna or chicken). Our food is wholesome, simple and generally lightweight. We can accommodate vegetarian and most other special diets. Some special diets may require that students bring their own supplementary foods.